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• House Hunting Adventures v. 2

  Lesson Learned v. 2: Angles Mean Everything I know I’ve broken the news that G and I are now homeowners. However, it took us quite a bit of hunting to find the house we love. In my first addition of our House Hunting Adventures, you might remember that we visited three houses that had some…

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  October 9, 2018

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• Bathroom Remodel: Inspiration

  As the excitement of buying a home is nowhere near wearing off, G and I are constantly crossing out, reorganizing, and creating new ideas on projects we want to do to our new house. The house is a great little place already, and it has perfect bones, but it is in need of some modernizing.…

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  October 5, 2018

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• House Hunting Adventures v. 1

  Lesson Learned v. 1: Look In The Basement First I know I’ve mentioned it a few times before, but here it is officially: G and I are house hunting. Our current apartment lease is up in August, but we have the option to renew for another year if we would like. Though it looks like…

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  July 19, 2018

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• Calculating Drinks For Your Wedding Or Party

  Whether you are hosting a party or planning your do-it-yourself wedding, it is a universal no-no to run short on food or drinks. As G and I busily plan the remaining two weeks before our wedding, many of our thoughts are geared towards the plates and glasses of our guests. For a couple catering their…

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  June 1, 2018

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• Maximizing Small Spaces: Coffee & Wine Bar

  If you’re a newlywed or going to be a newlywed soon, chances are you’re weathering the challenges merging two lives brings to the table. This may include attempting to make room in the closet for a second person, trying to “de-feminize” every little accent in the living room, or clearing a few drawers in the…

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  May 14, 2018

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• How To Build An Awe-Inspiring Charcuterie Spread On Budget

  When it comes to hosting a great dinner party, there are staples to the night that I cannot skip: excellent food, great (quantities of) wine, and the perfect blend of friends. My secret weapon for any gathering is one thing: a perfectly curated charcuterie board. Not only does it appease guests’ pre-dinner appetites but it’s…

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  May 10, 2018

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• How We Saved Costs on Invitations & RSVPs

  As I finish off my last bottle of Syrah and wait for G to finish leading his youth group, I am in a slightly better mood than when I arrived home this afternoon. I came home after a typical work day to find a sweet little gift on my front step. The gift, lovingly given…

  Ashley

  March 21, 2018

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• Wedding DIY: Bridesmaid Proposal Gifts

  Popping the question to your bridal party can be a fun and sweet ordeal. Not only are you asking your best girlfriends to play a part in your Big Day, but you’re also requesting they take on responsibilities (emotional, physical, financial, etc.) which may not be the norm for their everyday lives. So why not…

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  October 31, 2017

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